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70,000 Fans Sold At Lowe’s Recalled
A nationwide recall has been put in place, for approximately 70,000 ceiling fans sold at Lowe’s stores, because of blades that can break and fall off.
The recall involves the Harbor Breeze 48-inch Santa Ana Ceiling Fan, model number LP8294LBN and carrying UPC code 840506599178. The model number can be found on the fan motor as well as on the inside of the battery compartment cover of the handheld remote control that is part of the fan.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 210 reports of the blade breaking or ejecting. In 10 cases, the blades reportedly hit consumers. The ceiling fans were sold at Lowe’s stores as well as Lowes.com between May 2014 through January 2016 at a cost of about $150.
If you own this fan, you should contact Fanim Industries at 888-434-3797 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Weekdays, email the company at recall@fanimation.com or visit www.fanimation.com/product-support/